Happy Halloween!
Before I get to part 1 of the giveaway, I want to share a last-minute Halloween idea.
I present to you: Spooky Shakes…
They are more homely than scary, but let’s just go with it!
I spotted this on Martha and I thought it was a cute idea. To make: all you do is melt a tiny amount of chocolate (about 1-2 tbsp) and then paint chocolate ghost faces on the inside of the glass using the end of a popsicle stick. Easy.
Place the glasses in the freezer or fridge to set the chocolate. For the shake, I blended vegan vanilla ice cream (I love almond or coconut varieties), with a splash of almond milk and some ice, served with a cinnamon stick. You could even make a healthier shake by blending frozen bananas with almond milk. The chocolate faces stay intact thanks to the cold smoothies.
Now, for part 1 of the giveaway…
Today, I’m celebrating YOU – the kick-butt, Green Monster chuggin, recipe-lovin’ Oh She Glows community! On October 31, 2008, I started the blog on a complete whim, not thinking I would ever have the attention span to stick with it, but here I am 4 years later still smashing my head against the keyboard daily and chasing my dreams. I am so grateful for each and every one of you who read the blog each day and my hope is that you find as much inspiration here as I’ve found in all of you.
Now, to celebrate!
1) Blendtec Total Blender & Twister Jar
Blendtec has been gracious enough to donate one of their coveted Total Blender Classic Wildside machines (picture above) valued at $454.95 USD! Whoa baby. I’ve reviewed the Blendtec before on the blog and I can attest that it’s a great machine.
About the blender: “Total Blender Classic Series® is the all-in-one appliance that makes smoothies, fresh juice, ice cream, milkshakes, cappuccinos, margaritas, soups, sauces, bread dough, dressings, salsas, and more! It replaces up to 9 other appliances with one fast easy-to-use machine, at a fraction of the cost. This package includes the new precision tuned 4″ blade in the large nearly 3-quart total capacity BPA-free jar. The new large blade / large jar combination powers through tougher blending tasks and larger recipes with ease, and in less time.”
In addition to the blender, they are also giving away a Twister Jar (shown below) valued at $119.00 USD!
About the Twister Jar: “Blendtec’s newest innovation, the Twister Jar, is designed to blend your thickest recipes such as: Nut Butters, Hummus, Baby Food, Dips, Thick Shakes, Dressings and more! Best of all, it’s compatible with all Blendtec Home Blenders.”
Update: The giveaway winner is….
Thank you for sharing your touching (and often hilarious!) “lessons to my younger self” comments. If you are ever feeling down and need a pick me up, just read through the comments. It’s amazing to see how many of us have struggled with the same life lessons.
The lucky winner of the Blendtec machine is #3659 – Alicia Woulfe! Congrats! I will email you shortly to collect your mailing address. Thanks to everyone for participating!
How To Enter:
Giveway is now closed.
My advice to my younger self, don’t be afraid to ask for help!!! You don’t have to suffer, help is there!!!!
Hooray for 4 years of OSG!! I’m appreciative that you didn’t get distracted. :-)
I’d tell my Younger Self to spend more time with people, especially coworkers. This is one thing I have to sometimes for my introverted self to do, but when I do it — relationships grow, and that is a great reward!
I would tell my younger self to think more before acting and to save more money and go to grad school.
I tweeted the giveaway too.
I would tell my younger self, Holly, you are in control of how you feel. I know I know, it doesn’t always seem that way. But if you put on a smile, hold your head high, and act happy, you will indeed be on your way to feeling happy. At least, this advice works most of the time :)
I would tell my younger self to not be so hard on herself–that she’s wonderful just as she is. And to eat more veggies :)
Don’t believe everything you think.
To my 16 year old self:
Lu-
You have so much growing and changing to do in your life. There will be twists and turns that don’t fit perfectly into your “life-plan”. That is ok. In fact, it will lead you to some beautiful once in a lifetime, spontaneous adventures. Don’t give up just because things aren’t perfect. Push yourself, but more than that, love yourself.
Just repinned your fall detox salad recipe…. can’t wait to try it!~
I would tell my younger self to relax and enjoy school a little bit more. I now work in public accounting and I wish I hadn’t worked as much while in school, as it is a recipe for burnout.
Don’t be so hard on yourself, and enjoy everyday.
I would advise my teen self to not put so much thought and worry into what others think of you. And I’d tell my 12 year old self to keep being a kid and not get a job so early! lol
I’d tell my younger self to work harder, faster, stronger! Thanks for hosting a giveaway, Angela! And happy blogiversary :D
It would be to not take things personally. When someone treats you badly it’s usually about them not about you.
Rita- I need to learn this now! So true….. :)
I would tell my younger self that everything happens for a reason. There is no sense stressing over circumstances that we can’t control. Better to just believe that everything will work out when the time is right. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would advise myself not to let fear prevent me from being my true self. Stepping outside the box and trying something new opens up so many doors and lets you discover who you truly are.
I would tell my younger self to be more productive and get a real part time job earlier on. Get out there and work different jobs just to get experience.
I totally agree to your statement about moms knowing everything! Haha
I’ve tweeted your giveaway! =D
and started following you as well ^^
I would tell myself to never ever take my family for granted. They have been an amazing support network throughout the years and I love them more than words can express.
I tweeted! I also would tell myself to take care of myself better from the beginning, not trying to catch up now.